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Training Class Schedule
|
Month |
Orientation |
Starts (week of) |
Ends (week of) |
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Jan 2009 |
Tue 01/06 |
Mon 01/12 |
Mon 02/16 |
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Mar 2009 |
Tue 02/24 |
Mon 03/02 |
Mon 04/06 |
|
Apr 2009 |
Tue 04/14 |
Mon 04/20 |
Mon 05/25 |
|
Jun 2009 |
Tue 06/02 |
Mon 06/08 |
Mon 07/13 |
Please pre-register to avoid disappointment
Puppy and
Beginner classes usually fill early!
Group classes give you the skills and information
you need to train your dog. They also provide an excellent
environment for socialization and working through distractions. We
operate on the premise that dogs learn quicker and retain longer
when they are rewarded for desired behaviors immediately and
consistently.
Notes on
discounts:
-
PDX LOVES
Chattanooga's rescue groups! Bring your adoption certificate and
receive a $10 discount toward any training class.
-
Returning
students light up our lives. Remind us to discount your classes by
$10.
-
PDX Daycare
dogs get a $10 off of any class plus $10 off on their next pass!
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Hooked on
training? Your fifth class and beyond are only $50!
|
Monday |
| |
6:30 – 7:30
pm |
Agility 1:
Foundations (overflow class only at 7:30) |
6 weeks /
$95 |
| |
6:30 - 7:30
pm |
Beginning
Obedience (overflow class only at 7:30) |
6 weeks /
$95 |
| |
6:30 - 7:30
pm |
Agility 2:
Obstacles (overflow class only at 7:30) |
6 weeks /
$95 |
|
Tuesday |
| |
6:30 - 7:30
pm |
Head Start
(puppies 2-5 months) (revolving class) |
6 weeks /
$95 |
| |
6:30– 7:30
pm |
Manners
Matter (overflow class only at 7:30) |
6 weeks /
$95 |
| |
6:30– 7:30
pm |
Really
Reliable Recall |
3 weeks /
$50 |
| |
7:30 - 8:30
pm |
Intermediate
Obedience & Competition Rally |
6 weeks /
$95 |
|
Wednesday |
| |
6:30 - 7:30
pm |
Agility 3:
Sequences |
6 weeks /
$95 |
| |
7:30 - 8:30
pm |
Agility 4:
Training for Competition |
$10 or $50/6
pack |
|
Thursday |
| |
7:00 - 8:00
pm |
Family Puppy
Obedience (puppies & young dogs) |
6 weeks /
$95 |
| |
8:00 - 9:00
pm |
Family Dog
Obedience |
6 weeks /
$95 |
| |
6:30 - 7:30
pm |
Clicker
Magic |
6 weeks /
$95 |
| |
7:30 - 8:30
pm |
Canine Good
Citizen & Therapy Dog |
6 weeks /
$95 |
|
Sunday |
| |
10 – 11:00
am |
Agility
Run-Throughs – Sunday mornings – check web site for dates |
$5 or $25/6
pack |
| |
5:30 – 6:00
pm |
Introduction
to Flyball – Sunday evenings |
$10 or $50/6
pack |
NEW: Clicker Magic!
Clicker
training is a powerful, yet gentle, way to train dogs (or any creature,
including kids and spouses!). This method promotes the development of a
strong bond of love and respect between dog and trainer, producing
almost magical results. Feel great about yourself AND you dog and learn
new skills that you can use in all of your relationships! Starting
session 7! Instructor: Nancy Cambron
Head Start: for puppies 2-5 months
old. This is where puppies learn to learn. We cover puppy basics
including crate training, house breaking, grooming, teething, nutrition,
exercise, equipment, and lots of socialization to build a great
foundation for a confident, reliable dog. We also begin obedience work
with sit, down, come, and walking on leash without pulling. This is a
revolving class, so it always begins next week! Instructor: Nancy Miller
Really Reliable Recall:
3-week focus course! Easy-to-follow steps to train your dog to come when
it really counts, in an emergency. Learn how to build trust and ensure
safety. Once trained, the recall works immediately in any situation, no
matter what your dog is doing. He doesn’t think, he doesn’t decide, he
just comes to you. Please note: please schedule this class when you can
attend all three weeks. No discounts apply. For dogs of all ages.
Instructor: Nancy Cambron
Manners Matter: for young
dogs 5-18 months old. Real-world application of cutting edge techniques
to build a better puppy. We use fun and games to improve your puppy's
self control and understanding of how to make good choices. You will
learn to teach your dog to sit, down, come, and stay, and troubleshoot
common issues like pulling on leash, barking and jumping on people,
charging through doors, nipping, and inappropriate chewing. Instructor:
Julie Jones-Thornton
Beginning Obedience: A
well-mannered dog is a joy forever! This entry-level class is geared
toward dogs over 18 months old. The goal is to develop your skills as a
trainer while teaching your dog obedience fundamentals. We cover
important and useful behaviors including sit, down, come, stay, heel,
wait, leave it, proper greetings, and more. Instructor: Nancy Miller
Family Puppy Obedience: for young
dogs 5-18 months old. Obedience fundamentals including sit, down, come,
stay, and lots of loose-leash walking. You will learn how to use body
language and effective motivation techniques and timing. This class is
geared toward larger, high-energy dogs (German Shepherds, Labs, Goldens,
etc.) with handlers who enjoy a dynamic, energetic class with a bit of
kick. Instructor: Tom Cawood
Family Dog Obedience: this class compliments the Family Puppy class, and is geared
toward larger, high-energy dogs over 12 months old or already have some
training. You and your dog will learn or improve on all the foundation
skills: heeling on leash, sit, down, come, and stay, in a variety of
applications (waiting politely by doors, stairs, or dinner, loading into
and out of crates or vehicles), and with increasing levels of
distractions. Instructor: Tom Cawood
Canine Good Citizen/Therapy Dog:
This is an advanced class that prepares both ends of the leash to pass
the AKC Canine Good Citizen and Therapy Dogs International certification
exams. Test items include polite greeting behavior with people & dogs,
appearance & grooming, focusing with distractions, working comfortably
around medical equipment and institutional environments, building
confidence for a short separation from the handler, plus sit, down,
come, and stay on command in highly distracting situations.
Instructor: Nancy Cambron
Intermediate Obedience/Competition Rally:
Rally
Obedience is fast-paced, challenging, and loads of fun. You’ll learn 50
different exercises, utilizing advanced attention and heelwork, fronts,
and finishes. We’ll introduce jumps, backing, and more difficult
self-control exercises with props, toys, and treats. It’s a great way to
continue your education, improve your training skills, and have fun with
your dog. For those interested in competing, we work all of the
exercises in Novice, Advanced, and Excellent levels as well as
coursework from sequence training to entire run-throughs. Instructors:
Nancy Miller and Angie Jennings
Agility 1: Foundations: The foundation work covered in this class is essential for a great
experience in the sport of agility, or just having a boatload of fun
with your dog. You will learn about circle work, directional signals,
socialization in a highly-charged environment, building anticipation
into control positions (sit, down, stand), and infusing enthusiasm into
your training sessions. This class is guaranteed to improving your
communication and trainer skills. There are no age restrictions. It is
the entry level into our Agility curriculum, and required as a
pre-requisite to Beginning Agility. Instructor: Julie Jones-Thornton
Agility 2: Obstacles: This class
introduces each obstacle used in AKC agility, including all jumps
(broad, non-winged, winged, tire), contacts (dog walk, A-frame, table,
teeter), and tunnels (open and closed). Dogs must be at least 9 months
old and have completed the Agility Foundations class and been
recommended for progression. Emphasis is placed on safety and excellence
from the start to ensure a positive and motivational experience.
Instructor: Becky Sullivan
Agility 3: Sequences: This class
is designed to prepare dog/handler teams for AKC agility trials. Topics
include sequencing obstacles, leading out, crosses, proofing, and
working up to full competition jump height. Prerequisite is completion
of a beginning agility class and recommendation by a PDX instructor.
Because we work off-leash, dogs must be able to demonstrate reliable
sit, down, come, and stay with a variety of distractions. Instructor:
Becky Sullivan & Andrea Ferguson
Agility 4: Competition:
This drop-in class is designed for teams already competing in agility,
who are looking to refine skills, build drive, increase distance, and
strengthen teamwork. Students should be fluent on all obstacles,
including weaves and teeter, and be reliable off-leash with a variety of
distractions. Instructor: Bev Kriewald
Intro to Flyball:
(offered by the Chattanooga Chomp Flyball Club): Flyball is an exciting
team sport made to order for high energy dogs that love to run. This
class is designed to teach flyball skills in preparation for tournament
competition with the Chattanooga Chomp Flyball Club.
Please note: classes without at least 4 students will be
cancelled. Classes are limited to 10 dog/handler teams. |
To Register for group training classes
Call (423-870-7740) or
Email us to see if space is available.
Complete an application.
You can fill this in online, then print and sign.
Fax or mail your application and shot records. Payment is
due by the first night of class. |